Kanye West made a surprise appearance at an Art Basel event presented by Design Miami this week, giving the international art crowd a preview of his upcoming album, "Yeezus." [World Red Eye]

In addition to welcoming Swire Properties' EAST hotel brand, the new Brickell CityCentre will also feature a $20 million elevated "Climate Ribbon" with its own "microclimate." The ribbon will reduce sunlight, reuse rain water, and redirect wind to create a subtle, refreshing breeze on the premises. [Huffington Post Miami]

Jetting up to New York this month? Show some local love and join Meat Market's Sean Brasel and Makoto's Makoto Okuwa as they each host pop-up dinners at Manhattan's James Beard House. [James Beard]

With Magic City's second season set to premiere this Friday on Starz, Mediabistro sat down with director Mitch Glazer and actress Kelly Lynch to find out what viewers can expect. [Fishbowl NY]